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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,245.61, 30,377.18 and 10,874.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,245.61, 30,377.18 and 10,874.69 is: 16,316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,245.61 : 30,377.18 = 10,874.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,245.61/30,377.18 = 10,874.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,245.61x = 30,377.18 × 10,874.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,245.61x = 330,342,209.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,342,209.31/20,245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,316.74

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